The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan has launched an annual competition for the title of "Best State Inspector". It is held in order to increase the prestige of the state inspector profession, create incentives to improve professionalism in work and identify the most qualified state inspectors.
State inspectors of territorial departments of the Ministry take part in the competition. The results will be summed up in December, where the winners will receive departmental awards.